Celena Mitchell
Educator
Otto,USA
Summary
- Organized and used a variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
- Presented lesson content with varied strategies to keep students interested and drive home key points.
- Built a positive rapport with students to encourage them to take risks in their learning.
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students.
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques.
- Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail.
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of class time.
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate daily activities for students.
- Assessed student learning and provided ongoing formative feedback for growth.
- Created and maintained a clean, safe and organized learning environment.
- Taught lessons to educate students, following standard professional practices.
- Developed comprehensive course syllabi detailing policies and class schedules.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Assigned work, correcting and marking projects and tests completed by students.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.
- Engage with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction.
- Collected and documented student feedback to make adjustments to instruction.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
- Documented student attendance and maintained achievement and progress records.
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum.
- Used varied tools to perform both formative and summative assessments.
- Encouraged student participation and challenged students to think critically.
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
Cherokee Central Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Teacher
Highlands School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Organized and used a variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Promoted critical thinking to help students develop problem-solving skills
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge
- Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
- Presented lesson content with varied strategies to keep students interested and drive home key points
- Built a positive rapport with students to encourage them to take risks in their learning
- Facilitated small group instruction to meet the needs of each student
- Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students
- Differentiated instruction using hands-on, active learning techniques
- Engaged parents or guardians by connecting via phone or e-mail
- Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting and engaging students with available resources
- Delivered engaging lesson plans, inspiring learners to explore topics outside of class time
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate daily activities for students
- Assessed student learning and provided ongoing formative feedback for growth
- Created and maintained a clean, safe and organized learning environment
- Taught lessons to educate students, following standard professional practices
- Developed comprehensive course syllabi detailing policies and class schedules
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
- Assigned work, correcting and marking projects and tests completed by students
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs
- Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction
- Collected and documented student feedback to make adjustments to instruction
- Collaborated with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management
- Documented student attendance and maintained achievement and progress records
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum
- Used varied tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
- Encouraged student participation and challenged students to think critically
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills
Paraprofessional
Futures Program
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based upon understanding of individual students and needs
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitudes toward learning
- Assisted students with general homework and class assignments
- Led small group and individual instructional sessions
- Checked on student behavior in the classroom and during lunch periods
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs
- Attended meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to job functions
- Created and implemented student enrichment activities
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and promote academic progress
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
- Fostered student creativity by facilitating large and small group discussions on topics covered
- Supervised students on school grounds and on field trips
- Communicated student progress and concerns to teacher
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
- Leveraged behavioral management strategies to foster a positive learning environment
- Supervised students during cooling-off time, monitoring behavior
- Promoted a positive learning environment, making learning fun and helping children feel safe
- Conferred with IEP team to assist in evaluating special education student progress
- Directed students entering and exiting school buses to prevent injuries and accidents
Paraprofessional
Rabun County Middle School
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based upon understanding of individual students and needs
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitudes toward learning
- Assisted students with general homework and class assignments
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
- Leveraged behavioral management strategies to foster a positive learning environment
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs
- Supervised students during cooling-off time, monitoring behavior
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and promote academic progress
- Communicated student progress and concerns to teacher
- Fostered student creativity by facilitating large and small group discussions on topics covered
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
- Attended meetings and in-service presentations to acquire information relative to job functions
- Led small group and individual instructional sessions
- Created and implemented student enrichment activities
- Checked on student behavior in the classroom and during lunch periods
Education
Associates - Criminology
North Georgia Technical College
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Government and Legal Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2020
Skills
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Family Involvement
- Instructional Methods
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Technology Integration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Blackboard Software
- Middle School Education
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Special Education
- Test Proctoring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Participation in Groups or Events
- Parent Relations
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Student Records Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Evaluation
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Motivating Students
- Performance Assessment
- Specialized Testing
- Effective Listening
- Parent Conferences
- IEP Development
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Standardized Testing
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Positive Student Engagement
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Creative Instruction Style
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Instructing
- Research
- Fundraising
- Teaching
- Grading
- Documentation
Certification
- Currently Working on Certification in Teaching
Grade Levels Experience
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 8th Grade
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
Cherokee Central Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Highlands School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Paraprofessional
Futures Program
12.2020 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional
Rabun County Middle School
08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Government and Legal Studies
Grand Canyon University
Associates - Criminology
North Georgia Technical College